Daily EV Recap: Tesla Robotaxi unveiling & Lithium free batteries

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Daily EV Recap: Tesla Robotaxi unveiling & Lithium free batteries


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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):

Tesla is unveiling its new ‘robotaxi’ on August 8

Kia suddenly shifts to hybrids, affordable EVs amid ‘waning global demand’

NIO begins mass production of semi-solid-state batteries, setting the stage for EV use in Q2

This lithium-free battery startup just raised $78M in Series C funding

Tesla scouting factory locations in India, and already producing vehicles for imports

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